A Capitol Corridor train collided with a vehicle in Albany, Calif. Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The driver of the vehicle was killed but no injuries were reported aboard the train.
A train trestle fire in Richmond on Sunday evening forced the closure of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks until early Monday morning, according to railroad officials.
The blaze was first reported at about 6:50 p.m., Union Pacific spokesman Tim McMahan said. Fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze by 8 p.m.
According to McMahan, fire crews inspected the trestle and cleared it for rail traffic by 2:12 a.m. Monday.
Two Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains were delayed more than five hours each as the tracks were repaired. Amtrak officials said the trains continued on their journeys when the tracks were cleared for traffic.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Last modified March 30, 2020 10:27 am
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